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We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.

About the job

Join us as a Principal Software Developer (C/Golang) and shape the future of analytics! We are seeking a visionary technical leader to spearhead innovation on our cutting-edge Cloud Analytics and Compute Server, the powerhouse behind SAS Viya. As a Principal Software Developer, you will drive the evolution of our fundamental engine and programming environment, while also pioneering the development of our Next Generation analytic engine for Viya Workbench and Compute Core. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in our core C codebase, architecting and implementing solutions that will define the future of analytics. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping SAS's next-generation analytic engine—a cornerstone of our company's strategic vision and a game-changer in the analytics industry. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement, where your contributions will have a profound impact on how organizations worldwide harness the power of data.

As a Principal Software Developer, you will:

Lead the design and development of high-quality, testable, and scalable software solutions in C and Golang in a Linux and/or Windows environment.

Architect complex software systems and guide their implementation within established timelines while ensuring adherence to R&D best practices and processes.

Lead and participate in scoping, planning, and tracking work on complex software development projects in a continuous delivery environment.

Conduct and lead design, code, and documentation reviews, providing expert guidance to the team.

Serve as a technical authority, maintaining accountability for the entire life cycle of the product code including providing high-level technical support for both internal and external consumers.

Lead and mentor other developers in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in analytics

Collaborate with diverse, passionate experts from around the world

Drive innovation and set technical direction in an ever-evolving field

Required qualifications

Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or a related discipline.

12+ years of software development experience in C/Golang, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.

Expert-level computer programming skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Extensive experience with CI/CD pipeline and associated tools like Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, GitHub, etc.

Proven ability to architect and implement portable code/testing for multiple hosts like Windows and Unix.

Demonstrated expertise in understanding and designing complex logic / architecture between clients / servers.

Ability to quickly assimilate technical material and handle deadlines in a multiple task environment.

Extensive experience with SAS programming.

In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies and providers - Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP, OpenShift.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide and develop team members.

Preferred qualifications

Software development experience in any of the following: Golang, Java, Python, Rust, Shell Scripts, etc.

Extensive experience programming in a threaded kernel environment (TK/MVA -- Multi Vendor Architecture).

Advanced knowledge of SAS programming.

Expert-level understanding of cyber security in cloud computing/Kubernetes.

In-depth knowledge about programming for sockets, ciphers, authentication methods.

Advanced proficiency with Linux.

Experience in leading architectural decisions for large-scale software systems.

World-class benefits    

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.

• Medical plan options include…

• PPO with low annual deductible and copays.

• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).

• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!

• An industry-leading 401k plan.

• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.

• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.

• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: . Also view the notice.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process

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